Haidy Marsden
Dubai
Summary
A HARDWORKING, HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND EXPERIENCED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER. ALWAYS STRIVING TO ACHIEVE THE ORGANISATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. WELL ORGANISED AND EMBRACES NEW CHALLENGES WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM AND CONFIDENCE. ABILITY TO STRATEGISE SOLUTION FOR REDUCTION OF RISK AND IMPROVEMENT OF OVERALL SAFETY.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
ExpocityDubai
04.2023 - Current
- Competency: I provide expert advice and guidance to help everyone at Expo City Dubai improve safety. This includes event organizers, entertainers, service providers, and other departments. Reviewing high risk activities documentation such as RAMS and providing recommendations on safety measures. KPI: Delivery of Supervisory activity briefings.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuously improve safety protocols, and procedures to ensure the highest level of safety for all individuals within expo city. KPI: Regular assessment of potential risk by carrying out, daily site inspections, weekly venue inspections, weekly safety meetings with Service providers, compliance audit, focus audit, formal inspections.
- Communication and Engagement: KPI knowledge shares and safety alerts
Health and Safety Manager
Filmmaster
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Reduced the number of workplace accidents by proactively identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
Health and Safety Manager
EXPO 2020
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Streamlined communication between departments regarding safety concerns, fostering a culture of shared accountability for workplace wellbeing.
- Served as an expert resource for employees seeking guidance on safe work practices, fostering an environment where all staff felt empowered to prioritize their wellbeing while on the job.
Environmental Health Practitioner (H&S)
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
09.2020 - 03.2021
- HSE Enforcement by conducting proactive inspections of workplaces across various sectors to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Investigate complaints and reports of potential health and safety breaches.
- Identify and assess potential hazards in workplaces.
- Issue enforcement notices and take appropriate action to address non-compliance with regulations.
- Provide relevant advice and guidance to businesses on meeting health and safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with other council departments and external agencies on complex health and safety issues.
Health and Safety Advisor
ESDubai
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Conduct proactive inspections of workplaces within ESDubai to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with UAE health and safety regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor effective safety programs and procedures for ESDubai facilities.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Liaise with government authorities on health and safety matters and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
Environmental Health Officer (Commercial Team)
Freelancer
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the council's health and safety strategy
Environmental Health Enforcement Officer
Royal Borough of Greenwich
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Conduct proactive inspections of private rented properties to assess compliance with relevant legislation, including the Housing Act 2004
- Investigate complaints from tenants regarding issues like disrepair, hazards, overcrowding, and poor living conditions.
- Take enforcement action where necessary, including issuing improvement notices and prohibition orders.
- Work collaboratively with landlords and tenants to resolve issues and ensure compliance with housing standards.
- Provide advice and guidance to landlords and tenants on their rights and responsibilities under housing legislation.
- Assess and manage risks related to hazards like damp, asbestos, gas safety, and legionella.
Facility Manager
ESDubai
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Manage and coordinate a team of maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, and security guards.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of ESDubai facilities, including office buildings, canteen, and common areas.
Health and Safety and Food Safety Enforcement Officer
Greenwich Council
11.2008 - 11.2011
- Enforce food safety legislation through issuing improvement notices and taking appropriate legal action in cases of non-compliance.
- Conduct inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Conduct proactive inspections of food businesses to ensure compliance with food safety legislation, including the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene Regulations 2006.
Education
Master of Science - • MSc in Food Safety And Control
London South Bank University
London, UK12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Middlesex University
London, UK11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
University Agrarian of Colombia UNIAGRARIA
Bogota, Colombia07.1992
Skills
- Risk Management
- Auditing
- Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
Trainingandqualifications
- BSc(Hons) in Environmental Health. Middlesex University of London.
- MSc in Food Safety and Control. London South Bank University of London.
- BSc in Food Science and Technology, UNIAGRARIA of Colombia, Bogota.
- First Aid Certificate
- HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System)
- Level 5 Award in Crowd Safety Management (RQF)
- Business Sustainability Management. University of Cambridge
- Various CPDs (available upon request)
Eventexperience
- COP 28, Dubai. Nov 30 to Dec 13, 2023
- Noor Arts & Lights Festival, Riyadh. Oct to Dec, 2022
- EXPO 2020 Dubai, U.A.E. Aug 2021 to April, 2022
- Numerous Events at the O2 Arena, London 2008 to 2011
- Preparation for Olympics, London 2012
- Pandemic Response Contact Tracing, London Oct 2020 to Mar 2021
- Small scale entertainment events ESDubai Oct 2018 to Sept 2020
Membershipofprofessionalbodies
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Member (CIEH ) London UK
Affiliations
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
INTEREST & EXTRA CURRICULAR
- Active in Environmental Health Issues & Sustainability
- Health and Wellbeing- Regular sustained physical exercise/ classes
- Reading-self improvement, Business Sustainability Management course
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
ExpocityDubai
04.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Manager
Filmmaster
10.2022 - 12.2022
Health and Safety Manager
EXPO 2020
08.2021 - 04.2022
Environmental Health Practitioner (H&S)
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
09.2020 - 03.2021
Health and Safety Advisor
ESDubai
10.2018 - 09.2020
Environmental Health Officer (Commercial Team)
Freelancer
07.2018 - 09.2018
Environmental Health Enforcement Officer
Royal Borough of Greenwich
09.2017 - 06.2018
Facility Manager
ESDubai
05.2014 - 05.2017
Health and Safety and Food Safety Enforcement Officer
Greenwich Council
11.2008 - 11.2011
Master of Science - • MSc in Food Safety And Control
London South Bank University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
University Agrarian of Colombia UNIAGRARIA
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